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Casting

Dents can lead to circulatory impairment and casts need to be protected from uneven pressure while drying because shape or position can be changed
Taking care of stroke patient

Passive ROM to ___ sided weakness; active ROM to other joints; Encourage pt to do ADLs; Assess skin; Check for elimination every 2 hours
Range of motion exercises promote circulation by

Contracting the muscles surrounding a vein forcing blood to move towards the heart
Passive ROM are performed to prevent

decreased joint mobility
If you find a cast is tight and almost flush to the skin, you would first

elevate on two pillows making it higher than heart level
A cast that is too tight can cause

pressure on nerves and nerve damage, constriction of blood vessels, decreasing circulation, and numbness and tingling in extremity
The amount of weight exerted by traction is determined by

the amount of weight placed on traction ropes
When caring for traction pins and wires, it is most important to

use strict asepsis
Heel of foot is reddened on CPM machine. you should

pad the portion the heel rests on
After applying an elastic bandage to an ankle, you know it's too tight is

the toes are blueish and cool to the touch
What is a serious concern when a patient's movement is restricted

Respiratory complication
What type of splint is used on an injured knee to prevent movement

Immobilizer
Critically ill patient with injured spine should have what bed

Continous lateral rotation bed
Amputation bandage type

Circular
First mechanical aid after a stroke

Walker

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Found Chpt 39

Description

Test 2

Updated

2011-09-25T19:44:21Z